The average cost of memory care in Lancaster County is $5,826 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...
To help you with your search, browse the 34 reviews below for memory care facilities in Lancaster County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Lancaster County 4.23 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Berks County with an average rating of 4.69 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 7 families in Lancaster County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Lancaster County, call (855) 948-3865.
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100 North State Street, Ephrata, PA, 17522
4.7
(23 reviews)
"I chose Keystone Villa at Ephrata for my loved one, because the location was favorable for me. That was a major part of it, and expense wise, it was better. It was a fairly newer facility and we liked the people. We have a very good relationship with..."
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2760 Maytown Road, Maytown, PA, 17550
4.6
(11 reviews)
"Paramount Senior Living at Lancaster County was fantastic. It's a beautiful facility. My wife was in the memory care and the people were all top notch. Even the cleaning staff, when I'd come in, would ask me how my wife was doing by name. The food wa..."
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80 W Millport Rd, Lititz, PA, 17543
4.4
(14 reviews)
"My mother moved into the Legend of Lititz. We were quite impressed with the cleanliness and the fact that she is in a place like personal care. It's really nice there, it's not like you walk into a hallway and see these people hanging out. Her room w..."
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31 Millersville Road, Lancaster, PA, 17603
3.8
(19 reviews)
"The facilities at Legend of Lancaster were just incredible. The building appeared to be brand new. It was clean, and it did not look, feel or smell like a hospital. It did not look or feel dirty either. It felt like a hotel vacation spot for older pe..."
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1300 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, 17602
"Evergreen Estates Personal Care, is located at the edge of Lancaster City. Our compassionate caring team offers a variety of services and le..."
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1380 Elm Avenue, Lancaster, PA, 17603
4.3
(17 reviews)
"My husband was recently at Providence Place in Memory Care. The care and support of my husband by the entire staff was excellent. The staff went beyond and above to ensure he was taken care of 24 hours a day. The family was supported as well and sh..."
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607 Hearthstone Lane, Mount Joy, PA, 17552
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I went to Juniper Village at Mount Joy. It didn't feel like a hospital setting. It felt like a home. It's well-maintained, and the staff is just amazing. Just their conversations with the people that live there, the residents, it just felt like home...."
READ MORE2101 Wabank Road, Millersville, PA, 17551
4.8
(6 reviews)
"At Oak Leaf South we create a warm friendly atmosphere. Residents are treated like family and our chef prepared food is fresh, healthy, and ..."
READ MORE2901 Harrisburg Pike, Landisville, PA, 17538
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Oak Leaf North is a community that provides the highest levels of care while ensuring a loving homelike environment. Laundry Lines and Pe..."
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1870 Rohrerstown Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601
4.1
(7 reviews)
"Magnolias of Lancaster appears to give better care for less price. I was very impressed with the facility. It's open, yet you can have a private area. The facility was very well laid out with larger sleeping quarters than the facility where Mom is no..."
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450 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Lancaster, PA, 17584
3.5
(11 reviews)
"Willow Valley Communities enables people 55+ to enjoy a Life Lived Forward with elegant residences, a wide variety of activities, and resort..."
READ MORELancaster County is in the heart of Amish country, with the Red Rose City of Lancaster as its county seat and a population of about 54,300. An estimated 17.5 percent of its residents are age 65 and older and 12.1 percent of those are seniors living with Alzheimer's disease.
The Office of Long-Term Living licenses and regulates Alzheimer's Special Care Units, as they're called in Pennsylvania. These facilities are required to have specially trained staff members and robust security protocols in place, such as cameras, guards, and self-locking doors. Three SCUs are in Lancaster City, and three others are located in surrounding communities.
Memory Care costs in Lancaster County start around $5,826 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Lancaster County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Harford County
$6,375
Lebanon County
$6,342
Chester County
$6,338
Dauphin County
$6,156
Berks County
$5,963
Lancaster County
$5,826
US
$5,694
York County
$4,316
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.
Lancaster County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Lancaster County, please visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.
Lancaster County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Elke1
5
Review of Juniper Village at Mount Joy
I went to Juniper Village at Mount Joy. It didn't feel like a hospital setting. It felt like a home. It's well-maintained, and the staff is just amazing. Just their conversations with the people...
Provider response
We appreciate your kind words and faith in our commitment to quality care! We so look forward to partnering with you all in the care of your father-in-law and his sweet dog too!
Memory Care
Patrick
5
Review of Legend of Lancaster
The facilities at Legend of Lancaster were just incredible. The building appeared to be brand new. It was clean, and it did not look, feel or smell like a hospital. It did not look or feel dirty...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience from your visit, Patrick! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the residence and were able to see witness how we engage residents. We're happy to answer any...
Memory Care
Donna
3
Review of Juniper Village at Mount Joy
Juniper Village at Mount Joy was a very clean and beautiful facility, but you don't get the care there. Mom was down at the memory care and they didn't do any activities, but when you went into the...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing a review. We're glad that you enjoyed the food and find our community to be beautiful and clean. We always strive to provide a personalized approach where each person feels...
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